1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1975 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (377 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 610 kg more than 1975 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 1975 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
